Oils for older horses

If you have an older oily pony, there are several oils you should consider incorporating into his wellness strategy.

Digestion issues are perhaps the scariest, and very common, problems that older horses face.  To help keep your old guy or gal ship-shape, add some digestive oils to their daily feed ration.  A few drops per meal is sufficient.  For digestion, try fennel, ginger, peppermint, or a digestive blend.

Arthritis and sore joints are no fun for your pony.  Whether or not you bute your oldie, add some copaiba and turmeric oils to their daily feed to help combat the effects.

Additionally, you can rub some wintergreen, blue tansy, or soothing blend on their problem areas for anti-inflammatory relief.

An oily pony’s life is filled with potential environmental threats and low level toxins.  A mild detox plan and liver support can help to overcome a lifetime of small threats.  Try yarrow, juniper, or a detoxification blend added to their daily feed.

If your older horse is getting grumpy with age, try some mood elevating oils such as peppermint or a citrus, either topically or in their feed.  (Grumpiness can be a symptom of a real health problem, so also consult your vet).